2004 (June): mended with clear nitrocellulose UHU Hart (Melissa Morison).
Description
Circular discus has framing ring and molded relief showing standing nude female figure (Leda) facing to right and embracing the swan, with outspread wings and a looping neck. Plain shoulder. Narrow, pierced handle has two grooves; handle twisted slightly from front to back.
Fabric, firing, surface
10YR 8/4, very pale brown. Early/Middle Roman Corinthian pale lamp fabric: slightly grainy, soft.
Preservation description
Four joining fragments preserve upper handle, roughly one-half of discus, and part of shoulder. Well preserved.